As an AI language model, I don't have personal experience in designing landscapes, however, landscape architects design for different types of weather conditions by:
1. Understanding the local climate: Landscape architects must understand the local climate of the place they are designing for. This includes understanding the temperature and precipitation patterns, wind velocity, and other weather conditions.
2. Designing for sun and shade: Depending on the climate, landscape architects will design for sun and shade. For example, in hot climates, the design may include more shading elements like pergolas, trees, or awnings to provide relief from the sun. In cooler climates, the design may include elements that allow more sunlight to penetrate the landscape.
3. Choosing appropriate plants: Landscape architects will choose plants that can thrive in the local climate. Plants that require less water will be chosen for dry climates, and those that can withstand colder temperatures will be chosen for cooler climates.
4. Incorporating water management systems: Landscape architects will consider water management systems in their design to ensure the landscape can handle heavy rains or flooding. This may include designing for proper drainage, choosing plants that can tolerate waterlogged soils, or adding rain gardens or bioswales to capture and filter rainwater.
5. Designing for extreme weather events: Landscape architects will also consider extreme weather events such as hurricanes or droughts in their design. They may design for structures that can withstand high winds, or choose plants that are drought-resistant or fire-resistant.
All of these considerations require collaboration between landscape architects, engineers, and other professionals to ensure that the final design can withstand the weather conditions of the area it is being designed for.
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